Who should replace Nikola Katić?
CBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Katić's profile ↗
Nikola Katić is a centre-back for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Among the best replacements for Katić, Mark McGuinness from Luton Town boasts a fit score of 86/100, while Charlie Cresswell of Toulouse has an even higher fit score of 87/100. Both players provide a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Katić.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 94 | 89 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Katić
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Katić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Nikola Katić, at 95/100 on profile. Mark McGuinness and Sepp van den Berg follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikola Katić?
Yes — Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikola Katić?
Doppel learns Nikola Katić's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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